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The 2016 Baseball HOF Ballot is officially out!
Nov 09, 2015
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While the Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot for this year was already known, it is worth noting that the names on the ballot have been made official and have been sent out to prospective voters.
Let’s go through the ballot and take a quick look shall we?
Let’s go through the ballot and take a quick look shall we?
Hockey HOF Class of 2015 officially inducted
Nov 08, 2015
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Yesterday, the Hockey Hall of Fame officially inducted the Class of 2015 and it was certainly an international affair as players from four countries entered the hallowed hall of Toronto. This is the second consecutive year that this has occurred, and follows induction cases of 2011 and 2012 that had players from three different countries enter.
Representing Sweden, this year’s headliner is Swedish born Defenceman, Niklas Lidstrom, the seven time Norris Trophy winner who anchored the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups. Lidstrom is undeniably the top Defenceman of the 2000’s and also holds a Conn Smythe Trophy in his trophy case.
Lidstrom’s longtime teammate and roommate on the road, Sergei Fedorov also got in. The Russian born star won the Hart Trophy in 1994 and is a two time recipient of the Frank J. Selke as the NHL’s top Defensive Forward. He would win three Stanley Cup Wings with the Red Wings.
The American representatives are two Defenceman. Phil Housely, and eight time NHL All Star from St. Paul, Minnesota and Angela Ruggiero, a long time defender for the U.S. women’s team.
The lone Canadian player is another blueliner in Chris Pronger who won both the Norris and Hart Trophy in 2000. The native of Dryden, Ontario would also make five All Star Teams and win the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
Hockey Hall of Fame CEO, Bill Hay and Carolina Panthers owner, Peter Karmanos Jr, rounds out the class.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to again extend our congratulations to this new class.
Representing Sweden, this year’s headliner is Swedish born Defenceman, Niklas Lidstrom, the seven time Norris Trophy winner who anchored the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups. Lidstrom is undeniably the top Defenceman of the 2000’s and also holds a Conn Smythe Trophy in his trophy case.
Lidstrom’s longtime teammate and roommate on the road, Sergei Fedorov also got in. The Russian born star won the Hart Trophy in 1994 and is a two time recipient of the Frank J. Selke as the NHL’s top Defensive Forward. He would win three Stanley Cup Wings with the Red Wings.
The American representatives are two Defenceman. Phil Housely, and eight time NHL All Star from St. Paul, Minnesota and Angela Ruggiero, a long time defender for the U.S. women’s team.
The lone Canadian player is another blueliner in Chris Pronger who won both the Norris and Hart Trophy in 2000. The native of Dryden, Ontario would also make five All Star Teams and win the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
Hockey Hall of Fame CEO, Bill Hay and Carolina Panthers owner, Peter Karmanos Jr, rounds out the class.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to again extend our congratulations to this new class.
Aramis Ramirez Retires
Nov 06, 2015
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After an 18 year career in Major League Baseball, Aramis Ramirez, a third baseman who last played with the Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced his retirement on a radio station in his native Dominican Republic. This was not a surprise as in spring training this year (then playing for the Milwaukee Brewers) Ramirez said that this would be his final season as a player.
Ramirez leaves the game with some impressive accolades. He was a three time All Star, a one time Silver Slugger and would finish in the top ten in MVP voting three times. Statistically, he leaves the game with 386 Home Runs and 2,303 Hits and led the National League in Doubles in 2012. He would play his entire career in the National League, beginning (and ending) his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates with lengthy stints with the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers along the way.
We always ask the question here at Notinhalloffame.com when we have a retirement as to whether that said player is HOF caliber. While Ramirez had a very good career, his numbers, especially poor defense resulting in a career bWAR of 32.1 isn’t one that will cut it in the modern thought process, and he will struggle to gain more than a handful of votes in 2021, the first year that he becomes Hall of Fame eligible.
While Aramis Ramirez has completed his service to Major League Baseball, he will do a farewell tour in his native Dominican Republic playing for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Aramis Ramirez the best of luck in his post-MLB career.
Ramirez leaves the game with some impressive accolades. He was a three time All Star, a one time Silver Slugger and would finish in the top ten in MVP voting three times. Statistically, he leaves the game with 386 Home Runs and 2,303 Hits and led the National League in Doubles in 2012. He would play his entire career in the National League, beginning (and ending) his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates with lengthy stints with the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers along the way.
We always ask the question here at Notinhalloffame.com when we have a retirement as to whether that said player is HOF caliber. While Ramirez had a very good career, his numbers, especially poor defense resulting in a career bWAR of 32.1 isn’t one that will cut it in the modern thought process, and he will struggle to gain more than a handful of votes in 2021, the first year that he becomes Hall of Fame eligible.
While Aramis Ramirez has completed his service to Major League Baseball, he will do a farewell tour in his native Dominican Republic playing for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Aramis Ramirez the best of luck in his post-MLB career.
The 2019 Football Futures are now up!
Nov 05, 2015
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It is always onward and upward for us at Notinhalloffame.com, and as such we wanted to take the time to update our Football Futures section. This is the portion of the website where you have the opportunity to let us know your opinion as whether retired players who are not yet eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame should be enshrined in Canton. This process also helps us establish where these players should be ranked once eligible.
We already had the Football Futures from 2016, 2017 and 2018 up, and recently we have updated our 2017 Football Futures and our2018 Football Futures Section.
You know what comes next right?
The 2019 Football Futures, of course!
Unlike the 2017 and 2018 sections, the 2019 portion is brand new to Notinhalloffame.com.
The 2019 Football Futures consist of:
Adrian Wilson, a Strong Safety who is a member of the 25/25 Club and is a five time Pro Bowl Selection.
Andre Carter, a Defensive End who had over 60 Quarterback Sacks in his career.
Andre Gurode, a Center who made the Pro Bowl five times.
Asante Samuel, a Cornerback with two Super Bowl Rings with the New England Patriot, four Pro Bowls and a two time leader in Interceptions.
Brian Moorman, a Punter who went to two Pro Bowls.
Brian Waters, an Offensive Guard who went from undrafted to making six Pro Bowls.
Bryant McKinnie, an Offensive Tackle who went to one Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens.
Carl Nicks, an Offensive Guard who was a two time Pro Bowler and helped the New Orleans Saints win a Super Bowl.
Champ Bailey, a Cornerback who went to twelve Pro Bowls in a row, was a three time First Team All Pro Selection and a three time Second Team All Pro.
Chris Snee, an Offensive Guard who was a four time Pro Bowl Selection and two time Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants.
Dallas Clark, a Tight End who was a one time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Team.
Dan Koppen, a Center who went to one Pro Bowl and was a two time Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots.
David Akers, a Place Kicker with six Pro Bowls and two seasons leading the NFL in Points Scored.
David Diehl, an Offensive Lineman who went to one Pro Bowl and helped the New York Giants win two Super Bowls.
David Garrard, a Quarterback with a Pro Bowl nod under his belt.
Ed Reed, a Safety who was a nine time Pro Bowler, a Defensive Player of the Year and a leader on the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Team.
Jonathan Vilma, a Linebacker who went to three Pro Bowls and aided the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl.
Jordan Gross, an Offensive Guard who was a three time Pro Bowl Selection and was a recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Kellen Winslow II, a Tight End and one time Pro Bowl Selection.
Le’Ron McClain, a Fullback who was chosen for two Pro Bowls.
London Fletcher, a Linebacker who was a four time Pro Bowl Selection and recorded over 2,000 tackles.
Michael Robinson, a Fullback who went to one Pro Bowl and helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl.
Nnamdi Asomugha, a Cornerback who was twice named a First Team All Pro Selection.
Quintin Mikell, a Safety who was a Pro Bowler once.
Rob Bironas, a Place Kicker who once led the NFL in Field Goals.
Shaun Rogers, a Defensive End who selected for the Pro Bowl three times.
Sidney Rice, a Wide Receiver who went to one Pro Bowl and received a Super Bowl Ring with the Seattle Seahawks.
Tony Gonzalez, a Tight End who was a Pro Bowl choice fourteen times, a six time First Team All Pro and who is second all-time in Receptions.
Vonta Leach, a Fullback who went to three Pro Bowls and earned a Super Bowl Ring with the Baltimore Ravens.
Will Smith, a Defensive End who was a Pro Bowler once and was a member of the New Orleans Saint Super Bowl team.
Willis McGahee, a Running Back who was a two time Pro Bowl Selection.
Yeremiah Bell, a Safety who went to one Pro Bowl.
Regular visitors to the website, you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this new section and let your voice be heard. Cast a vote and offer your opinion on this group of gridiron greats.
Shortly, we will be unveiling our Football Futures for 2020.
As always we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support and pledge to continue to bring you more Hall of Fame related content!
We already had the Football Futures from 2016, 2017 and 2018 up, and recently we have updated our 2017 Football Futures and our2018 Football Futures Section.
You know what comes next right?
The 2019 Football Futures, of course!
Unlike the 2017 and 2018 sections, the 2019 portion is brand new to Notinhalloffame.com.
The 2019 Football Futures consist of:
Adrian Wilson, a Strong Safety who is a member of the 25/25 Club and is a five time Pro Bowl Selection.
Andre Carter, a Defensive End who had over 60 Quarterback Sacks in his career.
Andre Gurode, a Center who made the Pro Bowl five times.
Asante Samuel, a Cornerback with two Super Bowl Rings with the New England Patriot, four Pro Bowls and a two time leader in Interceptions.
Brian Moorman, a Punter who went to two Pro Bowls.
Brian Waters, an Offensive Guard who went from undrafted to making six Pro Bowls.
Bryant McKinnie, an Offensive Tackle who went to one Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens.
Carl Nicks, an Offensive Guard who was a two time Pro Bowler and helped the New Orleans Saints win a Super Bowl.
Champ Bailey, a Cornerback who went to twelve Pro Bowls in a row, was a three time First Team All Pro Selection and a three time Second Team All Pro.
Chris Snee, an Offensive Guard who was a four time Pro Bowl Selection and two time Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants.
Dallas Clark, a Tight End who was a one time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Team.
Dan Koppen, a Center who went to one Pro Bowl and was a two time Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots.
David Akers, a Place Kicker with six Pro Bowls and two seasons leading the NFL in Points Scored.
David Diehl, an Offensive Lineman who went to one Pro Bowl and helped the New York Giants win two Super Bowls.
David Garrard, a Quarterback with a Pro Bowl nod under his belt.
Ed Reed, a Safety who was a nine time Pro Bowler, a Defensive Player of the Year and a leader on the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Team.
Jonathan Vilma, a Linebacker who went to three Pro Bowls and aided the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl.
Jordan Gross, an Offensive Guard who was a three time Pro Bowl Selection and was a recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Kellen Winslow II, a Tight End and one time Pro Bowl Selection.
Le’Ron McClain, a Fullback who was chosen for two Pro Bowls.
London Fletcher, a Linebacker who was a four time Pro Bowl Selection and recorded over 2,000 tackles.
Michael Robinson, a Fullback who went to one Pro Bowl and helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl.
Nnamdi Asomugha, a Cornerback who was twice named a First Team All Pro Selection.
Quintin Mikell, a Safety who was a Pro Bowler once.
Rob Bironas, a Place Kicker who once led the NFL in Field Goals.
Shaun Rogers, a Defensive End who selected for the Pro Bowl three times.
Sidney Rice, a Wide Receiver who went to one Pro Bowl and received a Super Bowl Ring with the Seattle Seahawks.
Tony Gonzalez, a Tight End who was a Pro Bowl choice fourteen times, a six time First Team All Pro and who is second all-time in Receptions.
Vonta Leach, a Fullback who went to three Pro Bowls and earned a Super Bowl Ring with the Baltimore Ravens.
Will Smith, a Defensive End who was a Pro Bowler once and was a member of the New Orleans Saint Super Bowl team.
Willis McGahee, a Running Back who was a two time Pro Bowl Selection.
Yeremiah Bell, a Safety who went to one Pro Bowl.
Regular visitors to the website, you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this new section and let your voice be heard. Cast a vote and offer your opinion on this group of gridiron greats.
Shortly, we will be unveiling our Football Futures for 2020.
As always we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support and pledge to continue to bring you more Hall of Fame related content!